Sparkle Stories Blog
A home for Sparkle audio stories, crafts, recipes, and kind words!
Storybox Playlist: Giving Thanks the Sparkle Way
This playlist is filled with the different ways Sparkle characters celebrate Thanksgiving. From homegrown food to a feast in the junkyard to lots of Grandma's brownies, there are so many things to be grateful for and so many ways to say and show it.
Friday's Kind Words: A Healing Art
"My children and grandchildren love Sparkle Stories and I am very thankful for the beautiful service you provide. It is truly a healing art, which we all need more of these days."
Friday's Kind Words: Rhythm in Our Days
“Hello! I just wanted to take a moment to share how grateful I am as a mom for all the Sparkle Stories. One thing I am pleasantly surprised about is how much I enjoy the stories, how much I learn as mom about how to create rhythm in our days...” ~ Lauren (mom) and August (age 4)
Story Apothecary: Healing Tales for Troubled Times
Since our stories are not only entertaining but also hold a spark of inspiration or balm of healing, we offer these four collections packaged up in the way they are intended: as narrative medicine for troubled times.
Friday's Kind Words: Healing Work
Thank you so very much for the wonderful post after the election. ~ Janalynn
Friday's Kind Words: Make More
“Please make more! Thank you so much. It made me amazed and happy to see the new story. I can’t believe it.” ~ Luisa
Dealing with Uncertainty: Pre- and Post-Election
Election time can bring an enormous amount of uncertainty for people, no matter what political philosophy you adhere to. We are here to give you a bit of loving and inspiring advice to help with the uncertainty and anxiety that comes with not knowing and then knowing.
Meet the Cast of "The Fool's Tale"!
We're just about a week away from our Halloween story event, "The Forest of Magic and Mystery"! Read on to meet the cast!
Friday's Kind Words: Pure Joy and Delight
"You should have heard the squeals of delight when my daughter discovered the Windward series! She's loving every minute and shaking with excitement hearing all the moments being revealed. Pure joy and delight, can't thank you enough." ~ from IG @creatingcalmcoach
Five Favorite Sparkly Halloween Stories!
Each Halloween story featured below is perfect for this time of year! Add some sparkle to your All Hallow's Eve! Try incorporating these audio-only stories into your Halloween celebrations this year.
NEW! Windward Ho! Pirate Halloween
It’s the morning of Halloween when Wink Mackenzie heads to her local bookstore and finds something curious — not the book she was seeking, but a wayward Pirate from her Windward life! What is he doing here, in the present time?
Friday's Kind Words: “Deep into Sparkle-Land”
“After a long and difficult day, I asked my son what would help him relax. He, of course, wanted to listen to Sparkle Stories and explained how he wanted to get “deep into Sparkle-land.” ~Emily
Your Forest of Magic & Mystery Photos!
Let's take a look at some of your wonderful productions of "The Forest of Magic & Mystery"!
The Forest of Magic & Mystery! A Live Halloween Storytelling Event!
Join us on Halloween evening for a performance of "The Fool's Tale," a live storytelling event featuring some of Austin's best theatrical talent!
Friday's Kind Words: “Add a Little Sparkle to Story Time“
"Hi, this is Elsa. I am 9 years old and I absolutely love your stories. Since they are so great, you deserve a motto! I believe I have come up with one: “Add a little sparkle to story time.“ ~Elsa
Sparkle's One-Stop Spot for Halloween Stories
Five collections. Thirty-two magical stories. All of our best for Halloween.
Friday's Kind Words: Thank You for All That You Do
"Our thoughts (stories) create our feelings, which create our actions, which create our result in life, which feed into the cycle. Your beautiful stories always inspire us. We’ve been dedicated to Sparkle Stories for years." ~ Sarah
Sparkle Craft: Sit Spot Tutorial
Sit spots are a fantastic way to connect with yourself and with your environment without too much effort. Find a comfy spot out in nature, return to it again and again, and experience the magic!
The Earth is Amazing - Art Round Up
Almost 40,000 years ago, humans began making art using the only thing they had — natural materials. his round-up is all about art inspired by natural materials. Feel free to share your earth art with us!
Storybox Playlist: Stories to Ignite Wonder for the Natural World
The natural world is a place full of constant wonder and amazement. It's always changing and brings new surprises every day.
